Hold Tight PR is a PR company based in London, working with a varied roster of labels, bands and festivals including eOne, SPV/Long Branch Records, Basick Records, Fearless Records, Hacktivist, Fit for An Autopsy, Ion Dissonance, Animals as Leaders, Impericon Festival, Tech-Fest, Heavy Scotland, Oceans Ate Alaska, Intervals, Boss Keloid, Sikth and many more. 

Based in our London office we're looking for a dynamic, smart, music-savvy intern to assist on all aspects of national, regional, global and online press & publicity campaigns. You need to be punctual, hard working and up for getting stuck in to any job that needs doing. A can do attitude is essential. Expenses will be paid as well as plenty of guest lists for gigs & festivals that we're working at.

Hold Tight! PR's relatively small size and open-minded approach make this a unique opportunity. The successful candidate will be required to involve themselves in all aspects of the business, guaranteeing not only a varied workload but also an unbeatable introduction to the multi-faceted workings of a dynamic music PR agency.

Duties will include researching & updating contacts, press scanning, writing press releases, updating social media and our website, logging radio playlist info, ensuring release schedules and tour diaries are kept up to date & other general admin duties.

If you're interested, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV, a bit about yourself and your current availability, plus a list of the top 3 artists you're currently enjoying to

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 12 May 2017. 

NAPOLEON have been confirmed to join Counterparts on their November tour, which sees them appear at 14 dates across the UK and Europe. The line-up is completed by Polar.

Catch Napoleon's explosive live show at one of the following dates:

11.11.2017 - Brighton UK, Patterns
12.11.2017 - Cardiff UK, Clwb Ifor Bach
13.11.2017 - Doncaster UK, Vintage Bar
14.11.2017 - Nottingham UK, Rescue Rooms
15.11.2017 - Glasgow UK, G2
16.11.2017 - Manchester UK, Rebellion
17.11.2017 - Newcastle UK, Think Tank
18.11.2017 - London UK, The Dome
19.11.2017 - Southampton UK, Joiners
21.11.2017 - Harlem NL, Patronaat
22.11.2017 - Hanover DE, Lux
23.11.2017 - Warsaw PO, Poglos  
24.11.2017 - Wroclaw PO, Firlej
25.11.2017 - Budapest HU, Durer Kert

Not shy of the road, Napoleon have already completed a short European run, including an appearance at Complexity Fest, and performed at the UK date of Impericon Fest in 2017. The summer will see them join Oceans Ate Alaska and Carcer City on the Tech-Fest UK tour and head out to Europe for two headline stints.

Further dates are as follows: 

15.06.2017 - Plymouth, Underground (Tech-Fest Tour)
16.06.2017 - Bridgend, Hobos (Tech-Fest Tour)
17.06.2017 - Manchester, Satan's Hollow (Tech-Fest Tour)
18.06.2017 - Edinburgh, Opium (Tech-Fest Tour)
19.06.2017 - Newcastle, Jumpin Jacks (Tech-Fest Tour)
20.06.2017 - Northampton, Roadmender (Tech-Fest Tour)
21.06.2017 - Southampton, The Joiners (Tech-Fest Tour)

22.06.2017 - Antwerp BE, JC Den Eglantier
23.06.2017 - Ysselsteyn NL, Jera On Air
24.06.2017 - Dijon FR, L'Univers
25.06.2017 - Valencia ES, Darkness
27.06.2017 - Lisbon PO, Stairway Club
28.06.2017 - Vigo ES, Frenopatiko
29.06.2017 - Madrid ES, Sala Silikona
30.06.2017 - Toulouse FR, Les Pavillons Sauvages
01.07.2017 - Marseille FR, Le Molotov
02.07.2017 - Milan IT, Dissonance Festival
03.07.2017 - Lyon FR, Warmaudio
04.07.2017 - Stuttgart DE, Juha West
05.07.2017 - Cologne DE, Sonic Ballroom
06.07.2017 - Erfurt DE, AJZ
07.07.2017 - Prague CZ, Cross Club
08.07.2017 - Kapfenberg AT, Overdrive Festival

02.08.2017 - Budapest HU, Durer Kert
03.08.2017 - Bratislava SK, British Rock Stars
04.08.2017 - Vienna AT, Das Bach
05.08.2017 - Novy Jicin CZ - Skull Fest Open Air
07.08.2017 - Dakovo HR, Fontana
08.08.2017 - Sarajevo BH, Underground
09.08.2017 - Belgrade HR, Club Fest
10.08.2017 - Sofia BG, Grindhouse
11.08.2017 - Rasnov RO, Rockstadt Extreme Fest
12.08.2017 - Cluj Napoca RO, Flying Circus
13.08.2017 - Berettyóújfalu HU, Parolo Skatepark
14.08.2017 - Szeged HU, New Club
15.08.2017 - Ostrowiec PL, Chili Pub
17.08.2017 - Wroclaw PL, Carpe Diem
18.08.2017 - Allstedt DE, Destruction Derby
19.08.2017 - Litomerice CZ, Death Coffee Fest

The band have been busy working on the follow-up to 2016's Newborn Mind -  frontman Wes Thompson comments:

"After spending the last 5 months in the studio writing and recording we're excited to get back out on the road this summer. We're looking forward to bringing our last album Newborn Mind to some places we haven't been in a while. We'll see you at a show."

Stay tuned for more album news!

For more information:
http://napoleonuk.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Napoleon/
https://twitter.com/napoleonuk

http://basickrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/basickrecords

Hassle Records are extremely excited to announce signing Dutch grunge trio PACESHIFTERS, whose new album Waiting to Derail will be released later this year.

The band are streaming brand new album track 'Stranger', which is also available as a free download via SoundCloud, and have announced a show at The Black Heart in Camden, London on the 27th June. 

Check out 'Stranger' here: http://smarturl.it/PS_Stranger

Guitarist/vocalist Seb Dokman says of the single:

"Stranger is a song about my ex-girlfriend. I was struggling with that situation for quite a while. After I sang the first take Chris came up to me and we talked for a while, that really helped, because all the emotions that I felt while writing the song came back to me. Listening back to how I did the first take and the second was a huge difference. Needless to say that second take was way better. Recording an album or song is all about creating the right atmosphere to offer the best take you can.”

Inspired by the grunge movement decades ago that shook the foundations of alternative music, PACESHIFTERS bring an innovative twist on the genre whilst also boasting the complete unadulterated attitude that it was renowned for. 

Possessing a no-nonsense mentality since their inception, PACESHIFTERS have evolved into a very devoutly passionate new grunge-rock band with a sound that is sure to enthrall any listener who enjoys the heavier side of Nirvana with doses of powerful Incubus-esque melodies and riffs along with the grit and energy of Chevelle. However, drawing comparisons doesn’t do PACESHIFTERS justice, where the band exhibit their gifted uniqueness in spades throughout new album Waiting To Derail, due for release this autumn via Hassle – their first on the label and first dedicated release outside of their native Netherlands.

PACESHIFTERS are notorious for bringing an audience to its feet in full appreciation. Having previously rocked festivals such as Woodstock (Poland), Groezrock, Zwarte Cross, Pinkpop, Exit, Rock for People and SXSW the trio have honed their sound to perfection in the live arena, an impressive accolade in itself for a band at such a young age.

More details on Waiting to Derail will be revealed very soon.

Chronos is out on 16 June

Fresh off releasing their debut self-titled EP, Melbourne quintet FIGURES are back with new EP Chronos on 16 June.

The band have also unveiled new video 'Recoil'; first premiered on themusic.com.au, check it out here: 

The massive, riff-heavy track, 'Recoil', comes along with a video and is dedicated to the memory and tragic loss of their friend and fan, Mick Mills, to Lymphoma. 

Simon Edgell, Guitarist for the band, wants the world to know this one is for him.
"'Slick' Mick Mills was a close personal friend of the band since meeting Simmo and Josh through work years ago.  He was diagnosed with Lymphoma in September of 2016. He died only 9 months later at the young age of 27. He was a great guitar player and like a little brother to Simmo, who wouldn't be the guitarist he is without those countless hours jamming together. His favourite Figures track was Recoil and he was always front row when we dropped it. He was a proper fan, we never want to forget him and what that song used to make him feel. RIP 'Slick' Mick, we'll miss him but we will never forget him and this video clip was never released in time for him to see it. Guaranteed if he had have seen it, in true Mick style he would have most certainly lost his shit."

The EP will be available for pre-order from this Friday 5 May, with 'Recoil' as the instant grat track for fans upon pre-order.

Having had their first EP see widespread coverage worldwide, FIGURES have made their mark on critics and music lovers alike, with industry stalwarts not shy on professing their love for what the group is doing. Now new EP Chronos is not only going to keep the band at the forefront of bands to watch out for in 2017, but it might just shift the boat completely starboard into wholly new waters.
 
Featuring the band’s usual earth-shattering explosive riffs, expertly crafted with intricate and powerful melodies, FIGURES exhibit complete dominance at their hard rock sonances. Having adapted and evolved in a few short months, they execute a surplus of pulsating grooves, thunderous drum and bass lines and a diverse technical prowess. Chronos will undoubtedly cement the quintet as mainstays in the Australian heavy music circle.
 
Frontman Mark Tronson thoroughly shines in Chronos, where his crisp and pervasive vocal ability, ranging from soaring vocals along with some piercing screams, is one of the many outstanding features of exceptional quality.
 
With shows alongside Caligula’s Horse, Twelve Foot Ninja and Superheist already in the books, the band, notorious for a live show like no other, are intent on steering towards stages across the globe and carving their name into the minds of new faces, so that nobody ever forgets the name FIGURES.

Video comes ahead of new Systemised EP, out 12.05.17 For fans of: Malevolence, Nasty, Rage Against the Machine

North East England's groove metal-hardcore mob ALL AT SEA have released their new video for 'Wake, Work, Repeat'.

First premiered on Impericon-Mag.com, you can watch the video here:

The track comes ahead of the band's new EP Systemised, out May 12.

Boasting the gritty aggression of bands like Malevolence and Nasty, with odd plunges into alternative Rage Against The Machine-esque territory, ALL AT SEA really are an anomaly in this terrain. With slow, crushing rhythmic prowess and an excess of unadulterated down-tuned riffs, coupled with plenty of breakdowns, this EP is something to behold as a debut release.

Not much is known about ALL AT SEA, but it is painfully clear that they are fuelled by anger and frustration. Frontman and vocalist Jack Tyreman has a definitive presence, whether utilising his skill at pitched screams, growls or shouts, and is complimented by the aforementioned vitriol from the musicians behind him. His fluency is most prominent in song 'Wake', where the lyrical themes are abundantly clear, and is accentuated wholeheartedly by a crushing breakdown. He eloquently yells; “This f**king system’s a joke. I’m f**king sick of being broke. I want more from my life. I wasn’t born to work and die.”

Track listing:
1. Wake Work Repeat
2. Consume
3. Gimmie The Mic
4. Life Value
5. Business of Faith

Having played a number of key shows across the North in 2016 including a support slot with Skindred in Middlesborough, ALL AT SEA are primed to make a huge impression on the touring circuit this year. Expect more dates and news from ALL AT SEA in the coming months – this EP is only going to be the tip of the iceberg. For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/AASNEUK/

New album The Phoenix out 16 June via Long Branch Records

UK tour commences 8 May

American rock act CKY (Chad I Ginsburg, Jess Margera and Matt Deis) have debuted brand new single 'Days Of Self Destruction' featuring Brent Hinds of Mastodon, the first music released by the band since 2009.

First premiered via Alternative Press, check it out here:

"We're stoked to get a new album out after an 8 year hiatus," says drummer Jess Margera. "'Days Of Self Destruction' was the first song we recorded at Rancho De La Luna, featuring our buddy and all-around badass Brent Hinds!"

In addition to all pre-orders now being live, the track is also an iTunes instant gratification track, meaning fans who pre-order the album on iTunes will receive 'Days Of Self Destruction' as an instant download. 

Pre-order here: http://www.2lin.cc/ThePhoenix

The cover art for The Phoenix is also being revealed today. The band commissioned chandelier maker and artist Adam Wallacavage to create a one of a kind piece for the cover.

CKY will release The Phoenix on June 16, 2017 via Longbranch Records / SPV. The new LP will be the first release since the band put out Carver City in 2009. The album was engineered and mixed at Rancho De La Luna, the highly regarded recording studio in Joshua Tree, CA.

CKY hit the UK for a mostly sold-out tour this month, catch them on one of the following dates:
 
May 8: Brighton, UK, Concorde 2
May 9: Bristol, UK, The Fleece (sold out)
May 10: Portsmouth, UK, Wedgewood Rooms
May 11: Cambridge, UK, The Junction
May 12: Reading, UK, Sub 89
May 13: Birmingham, UK, O2 Academy
May 15: Glasgow, Scotland, UK, King Tuts
May 16: Manchester, UK, Rebellion (sold out)
May 17: Sheffield, UK, O2 Academy 2
May 19: Liverpool, UK, O2 Academy 2
May 20: Colchester, UK, Colchester Arts Centre (sold out)
May 21: London, UK, The Underworld (sold out)
May 22: London, UK, The Underworld

Cover art:

London metal riff machines HARBINGER have released new video, 'The End Of Time', taken from their blistering new EP Human Dust out 16 June.

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Ev__KcjJM
 
To coincide with the video release, physical pre-orders of 'Human Dust' have officially been launched via Basick Supplies, where the EP is available in various formats. The band are also giving away a limited edition HARBINGER pin badge to the first 50 people that pre-order the new EP.
 
Physical pre-orders: https://basick.supplies/collections/harbinger
Digital pre-orders: http://geni.us/HarbingerHumanDust
 
HARBINGER are also excited to announce a UK tour with the incredible LOATHE in August/September. Catch them on one of these shows:
 
23.08 The Lab – Northampton
24.08 O'Rileys – Hull
25.08 Jumpin' Jacks – Newcastle
26.08 Audio – Glasgow
27.08 Live Rooms – Chester
28.08 Maze – Nottingham
29.08 The Flapper – Birmingham
30.08 The Exchange – Bristol
31.08 The Scene – Swansea
01.09 Underground - Plymouth
02.09 Anvil - Bournemouth
03.09 Sanctuary - Basingstoke
04.09 The Black Heart - London
05.09 Hope And Ruin - Brighton
 
Prior to that, the band will be playing:
11.05 Hellfest Warm-Up Ride - New Cross Inn, London
6-9.07 UK Tech-Fest - Newark

More information:
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'Born to Suffer' comes ahead of debut LP, Aqua Vitae, out 05.05.17

Rising Portuguese tech-death band THE VOYNICH CODE have released a new single and video ahead of their debut full-length Aqua Vitae, coming 05.05.17 via Primordial Records.

The third song to be released from Aqua Vitae, 'Born to Suffer' is a vicious track, combining the best elements of technical metal and deathcore. 

Pre-orders for the album are available at: http://smarturl.it/TVCAquaVitae

Watch the previous single, featuring Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red:

Named after the mysterious Voynich Manuscript, Portugal's exponents of progressive technicality are a band starting to attract attention. Following the success of debut EP Ignotum, The Voynich Code are turning away from deathcore towards a more classic death metal sound.

Following an appearance at UK Tech-Metal Fest 2015, a home tour with Being As An Ocean, shows with Betraying the Martyrs, Desolated, and over 300,000 views on previous lead single, 'Antithesis', the future is exciting for Portugal's hottest new exports.

The Voynich Code are travelling across Europe in support of the album. Catch them at one of these shows below:

06.05 - Cave 45, Porto (Portugal) w/Analepsy + Forbidden to Fly
07.05 - Popular de Alvalade, Lisbon (Portugal) w/Analepsy + Fortune Teller

17.05 - Milano, Italy - Circolo Svolta
18.05 - Brescia, Italy - Vecchia Scuola Pub
19.05 - Cordenons, Italy - Rock Town
20.05 - Celje, Slovenia - Bar Kaos (TBC)
21.05 - Budapest, Hungary - Durer Kert
22.05 - Prague, Czech Republic - Fatal Music Club
23.05 - Dresden, Germany - TBC
24.05 - Stuttgart, Germany - Hades Reutlingen
25.05 - Hamburg, Germany - TBC
26.05 - Tilburg, Netherlands - TBC
27.05 - Genk, Belgium - Flashback
28.05 - Northampton, UK - The Labour Club
29.05 - Brighton, UK - Sticky Mike's Frog Bar
30.05 - Sheffield, UK - Mulberry Underground
31.05 - London, UK - The Black Heart

For more information:
www.facebook.com/thevoynichcode
www.twitter.com/thevoynichcode
www.instagram.com/thevoynichcode
www.youtube.com/thevoynichcode
www.thevoynichcode.bigcartel.com

https://www.facebook.com/PrimordialRecords/
http://www.primordialrecords.com/

UK TECH-FEST has revealed a further 17 bands for this year’s festival which takes place at the Newark Showground from 6 to 10 July 2017.

Tech-metal maestros BETRAYING THE MARTYRS are set to appear, alongside THE HAARP MACHINE and ROLO TOMASSI, adding to an already stellar and blisteringly heavy lineup.

After-parties and workshops are still to be announced. If July is too far away, Tech-Fest are hosting an All-Dayer at London's New Cross Inn on June 17th. Line-up TBA here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1850540848603365/

Full announcement:

Betraying The Martyrs
The Haarp Machine
Rolo Tomassi
Martyr Defiled
Oni
Red Seas Fire
Shattered Skies
The Colour Line
Maxi Curnow
Harbinger
A Trust Unclean
Bear*
Valis Ablaze
Pteroglyph
Borders
Core Of IO
Sentience

Full line-up so far:

The Black Dahlia Murder - UK EXCLUSIVE
Chelsea Grin – UK EXCLUSIVE
The Faceless - UK EXCLUSIVE
Obscura - UK EXCLUSIVE
Aborted
Betraying The Martyrs
The Haarp Machine
Beyond Creation – UK EXCLUSIVE
Igorrr
The Arusha Accord
Hacktivist
Rolo Tomassi
Uneven Structure
Ingested
The Algorithm
Martyr Defiled
Humanities Last Breath - UK EXCLUSIVE
Oceans Ate Alaska
Exivious – UK EXCLUSIVE FINAL SHOW
Panzerballet UK EXCLUSIVE
Dyscarnate
Carcer City
Persefone
Drewsif Stalin
Exist Immortal
Sarah Longfield
Oni
Alaska
Virvum UK EXCLUSIVE
The Fine Constant
Red Seas Fire
Shattered Skies
The Colour Line
Maxi Curnow
Within Destruction
Aenimus
Toska
Ghost Iris
Harbinger
A Trust Unclean
Bear
James Norbert Ivanyi
The Royal
Valis Ablaze
Hieroglyph
Sleep Token
Pteroglyph
Borders
Core Of IO
Dialects
FRCTRD
Sentience
Fraktions
Nycosia
Dream Waves

Full weekend tickets currently available at a price of £79.99 + £20 Camping.
Purchase tickets here: http://uktechfest.gigantic.com
 
Venue address:
Newark Showground
Lincoln Rd
Newark-on-Trent
Winthorpe
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 2NY

TICKETS https://shop.ticketscript.com/channel/web2/start-order/rid/S5J3H8CR/language/en
EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/232756610389176/ 
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.uktechfest.com
UKTMF YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/UKTechMetalFest
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/uktechmetalfest/
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/uktechfest

Sponsor links:

Metal Hammer - http://www.metalhammer.co.uk
Zilla Cabs - http://www.zillacabs.com
Carillion Guitars - https://www.facebook.com/CarillionGuitars
Double Slit guitars - https://www.facebook.com/DoubleSlitGuitars
Strandberg - https://www.facebook.com/strandbergGuitarworks 
Moomin Merchandise - https://www.facebook.com/MoominMerch
Hands On Printing - https://www.facebook.com/handsonprinting 
Rawas - https://www.facebook.com/Rawas.co.uk 
OHMZ - https://www.facebook.com/Ohmzss/ 
Stay Close Clothing - https://www.facebook.com/StayCloseClothing
Bandit Banners - https://www.facebook.com/banditbanners
Tired Moon - https://www.facebook.com/tiredmoonmusic